Drag artists carried Olympic torch
French drag artists made history as first in drag to carry an Olympic torch
26/Jul/24
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Drag artists carried Olympic torch
French drag artists made history as first in drag to carry an Olympic torch.
Three French drag artists took the main stage ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, making history as some of the first in drag to carry an Olympic torch.
In posts to social media, Minima Gesté, Miss Martini and Nicky Doll all shared about the honor to represent their country and community on a global stage.
“As the flame passes through France, it announces the Olympic Games and spreads a message of peace and friendship between peoples,” wrote Nicky Doll, the host of Drag Race France, on Instagram.
Miss Martini, who performs predominantly in Marseille was proud to unite “citizens under the same values,” adding in a post that she was “Proud to have been chosen to represent the LGBTQIA+ community with my sisters, Minima Gesté and Nicky Doll.
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